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The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Tributes pour in for Irish singer-songwriter after his wife announces his death on Instagram

Evening Standard

Fairytale of New York: How The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl made the Christmas classic

A drunken hymn for those with broken dreams and abandoned hope

The Independent UK

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died aged 65

Shane MacGowan, bandleader of iconic punk group The Pogues, has died aged 65, his wife confirms

Louder

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Shane MacGowan: the poet-musician of dereliction who became a mythic figure

The former Pogues frontman created, for a brief period, songs of incisive beauty before addiction led to his ejection from the band, although his genius shone once more with the Popes

The Guardian - UK

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at age 65

Shane Macgowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died

The Independent UK

Shane MacGowan: The Pogues singer dies aged 65

Tributes pour in for Irish singer-songwriter after his wife announces his death on Instagram

Evening Standard

Shane MacGowan dead - latest: Pogues singer known for Fairytale of New York dies as tributes paid

His death comes one week after he was discharged from hospital

The Independent UK

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Shane MacGowan, shy and complex genius behind The Pogues, dies aged 65

Musician had just returned home to be with his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, after a lengthy stay in hospital

The Independent UK

Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s diaspora in England

During a concert in Dublin in 2022, Bob Dylan paused between songs to pay tribute to another singer-songwriter who was in attendance that night. “I want to say hello to Shane MacGowan”, said Dylan, praising MacGowan as one of his “favourite artists”.

The Conversation

Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.

The National (Scotland)

Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65

One of the all-time great bandleaders and writer of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, MacGowan invigorated rock with the power of Irish folk music

The Guardian - UK

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria shares throwback photo of Pogues singer with Johnny Depp

Hollywood actor is a long-time friend of MacGowan’s, and played guitar at their wedding in 2018

The Independent UK

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares wedding day photo to celebrate five years of marriage

The Pogues singer-songwriter married Victoria Mary Clarke in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2018

The Independent UK

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan discharged from hospital in time for Christmas birthday

‘Fairytale of New York’ singer had been receiving care in hospital for months, with wife Victoria Mary Clarke providing regular updates

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is out of hospital in time for his birthday

The 65-year-old singer has been in hospital with an infection

The Independent UK

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan ‘so happy’ as he shares latest update from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ singer has been receiving care in hospital for months, with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke providing regular updates

Evening Standard

Shane MacGowan's wife gives health update on hospitalised The Pogues star

The Fairytale of New York hit-maker is believed to have been in intensive care for the past few months after he was diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year

The Independent UK

Shane MacGowan’s wife gives update on Pogues star from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ vocalist has been in and out of hospital since last December

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The Independent UK

Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan’s wife gives update on Pogues star from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ vocalist has been in and out of hospital since last December

The Guardian - UK

‘People’s idea of Irishness is so warped’: John Francis Flynn, the folk singer fighting for Dublin’s spirit

Having started out playing a twee take on Irish music on a cruise ship, Flynn is determined to fight stereotypes with music that confronts the truth of the capitalist forces ravaging his home city

The Guardian - UK

‘She never pandered to fashion’: why Kirsty MacColl’s vivid pop career was no fairytale

Deemed ‘difficult’ in the 80s music industry, the Pogues’ vocal foil never quite found the audience she deserved. As a box set is released, collaborators gather to recall her wistful, witty songwriting

Tom’s Guide

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Evening Standard

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares health update from hospital: ‘I want to thank everyone sending prayers’

The Pogues frontman is thought to have been admitted to an intensive care unit in June

The Independent UK

Shane MacGowan’s wife thanks fans for support as Pogues star remains in hospital

Journalist Victoria Mary Clarke, who married MacGowan in 2018, thanked fans for their ‘love and prayers’

Cinemablend

First Look At Outer Banks Season 4 Shows The Pogues All Clean And Grown Up, And I'm Really Into This New Vibe

We have our first look at Season 4 of Outer Banks, and the Pogues are looking all clean and grown up, which has me really excited!

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